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upgrading the railway infrastructure

19.03.2024

In France, the largest tender aimed at upgrading the railway infrastructure has been completed

Infrastructure operator SNCF Réseau has signed four contracts totaling 1. 8 billion euros over a period of 7 years, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
TRAXX DC3 electric locomotives

19.03.2024

Captrain Italia and Railpool have concluded an agreement on TRAXX DC3 electric locomotives

Captrain Italia and Railpool have reached an agreement regarding 13 TRAXX DC3 electric locomotives with Last Mile functionality, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom has commenced delivery of Movia metro trains

19.03.2024

Alstom has commenced delivery of Movia metro trains to the Indian city of Bhopal

The Bhopal and Indore Metro Rail Corporation (MPMRCL) has received the first batch of two three-car trains, assembled at a local factory in Savli as part of the Make in India program, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The FXD3H series locomotives from CRRC

19.03.2024

The FXD3H series locomotives from CRRC have successfully undergone testing

The Chinese company CRRC has achieved significant success in the development of contact-accumulator locomotives, which have successfully passed test in low-temperature conditions, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Progress Rail will supply locomotives to Brazil

19.03.2024

Progress Rail will supply locomotives to Brazil

Brazilian operator VLI Logistics continues to modernize its locomotive fleet, having contracted Progress Rail, an American company, to supply 8 new diesel-electric machines, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Tender for the supply of up to 20 new low-floor single-sided trams

18.03.2024

Tender for the supply of up to 20 new low-floor single-sided trams

MZK Toruń has announced a framework tender for the supply of up to 20 new low-floor single-sided trams, as well as the supply of specialized service equipment and an operation and maintenance complex, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
the first high-speed electric train from Kawasaki Rail and Hitachi Rail

18.03.2024

JR East has put into operation the first high-speed electric train of the E8 series from Kawasaki Rail and Hitachi Rail

The seven-car train began operating on a 403 km line connecting Tokyo and the city of Shinze in the northern part of Honshu Island, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
CAF to supply Civity suburban trains to the Netherlands

18.03.2024

CAF to supply Civity suburban trains to the Netherlands

The public transport company in the Netherlands, Qbuzz, part of the FS Group, has chosen CAF to supply 10 three-car Civity suburban trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Vectron Dual Mode light - a new locomotive from Siemens Mobility

18.03.2024

The Vectron Dual Mode light – a new locomotive from Siemens Mobility

DB Cargo and Siemens Mobility have unveiled the new Vectron Dual Mode light locomotive, promising a revolution in freight transportation, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The terminal for Kazakh grain has started operating

18.03.2024

The terminal for Kazakh grain has started operating in the Horgos Special Economic Zone in China

The grain terminal, constructed in the Horgos Special Economic Zone, has commenced receiving grain from Kazakhstan in grain hopper railcars, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ukrzaliznytsia has handed over the first drones purchased through passenger donations

18.03.2024

Ukrzaliznytsia has handed over the first drones purchased through passenger donations

Ukrainian Railways has transferred 62 drones to the Ukrainian military, which were acquired through donations from passengers who were drinking tea on trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
IronLev: an innovative maglev prototype

18.03.2024

IronLev: an innovative maglev prototype

Italian company IronLev has unveiled an innovative maglev prototype capable of operating on conventional railway tracks without the need for infrastructure modifications, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.